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The Point, AB10

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(189 reviews)

£650-£3,978 pcm

Studios, 1, 6 beds

The Point is a unique development of studio apartments centrally located in the Schoolhill area of Aberdeen. The development has a free resident's gym, TV and screening rooms, co-working facilities, residents lounges and bookable rooms for parties and events. The on-site team are available 24/7 and include customer service and maintenance teams. Aberdeen Train and Bus Station, the city's main retail and leisure district and the Union Square shopping mall, which is home to over 150 retail outlets and the 10-screen Cineworld Multiplex. A 2-minute walk will take you to Belmont Street, home to some of the city's most popular bars, cafes and restaurants. Aberdeen University is 1.4 miles away and Robert Gordon University 2.7 miles to the south. It's a great place to base yourself if you're studying or working in Aberdeen and utility bills and superfast broadband are also included in the rent.
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Ranked 1st out of 17 in Aberdeenshire

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The Campus, AB24

By CALA Homes

4.71

4.71

(23 reviews)

CALA Homes built The Campus, also known as Hammerman Drive, in the mid 2000's. The development comprises of a selection of one, two and three-bedroom properties. As well as a contemporary design, it benefits from its leafy grounds formerly occupied by Aberdeen College.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 17 in Aberdeenshire

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Grandhome, AB22

By Dandara

4.59

4.59

(10 reviews)

Grandhome in Aberdeen offers a collection of energy efficent 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Bridge Don is a 20 minute drive from Aberdeen city centre, but is surrounded by green space and excellent amenities.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 17 in Aberdeenshire

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Kepplestone, AB15

By Stewart Milne Homes

4.42

4.42

(7 reviews)

Kepplestone Development, by Stewart Milne Homes, sits in the West End of Aberdeen. Comprising of four main apartment blocks with open plan layouts. As well as modern design, residents benefit from exclusive parking areas.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 17 in Aberdeenshire

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Oldfold Village, AB13

By CALA Homes

4.29

4.29

(7 reviews)

Situated within the village of Milltimber in the Royal Deeside Corridor, Oldfold Village was developed by CALA Homes. The development comprises of a range of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom luxury homes and offers an exciting new perspective on how family life could be.
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Ranked 5th out of 17 in Aberdeenshire

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Flora (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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The Point review as a student

Flora (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Perfect location in the heart of the city, with a variety of restaurants and bars/pubs just down Belmont Street within a 5-10 minutes radius. Most of the clubs are within 10-15 minutes walk making night life super accessible. Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s Local and Co-op all in 20 minute walking distance. Bon Accord shopping centre and Trinity shopping centre are both about 5 minutes walk away where you can get pretty much anything you would like. The streets are in general safe and relatively quiet, although depending on the room’s location in the building may be a bit louder. Union Terrace Gardens is right outside if you fancy a walk in the park and the Art Gallery is across the street as well. One downside is the parking, as there isn’t free parking available, however, parking anywhere in aberdeen is a nightmare anyway. There are nearby parking opportunities, however, like Bon Accord shopping centre. Lastly, Union Square and the train station are about 10-15 minutes walk away making everything ridiculously accessible. In terms of public transport, Union Street is 3 minutes walk away with a variety of bus stops going in all directions.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Anything that could be resolved easily was resolved in a matter of days, the remaining things may have taken longer but they did eventually resolve as well.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Storage space is obviously not ideal so it’s good to prepare and know you might need to purchase a book shelf or two.

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Billy R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live!

Billy R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Fantastic location ,on the doorstep to the city centre with facilities including theatres,cinema and varied bars and restaurants

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The was never an issue regarding any requests for repairs

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How cold it can get in Aberdeen during the winter,need to wrap up!

Manager response

Hi Billy, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It’s fantastic to hear that you felt so at home at The Point - from the thoughtful apartment design to the flexibility of the shared and private lounges, it sounds like you really made the most of what the building has to offer. We’re especially pleased to hear our team was always on hand when needed. That kind of feedback means a lot, as we strive to make life as easy and enjoyable as possible for our residents. Wishing you all the best - and hopefully warmer weather ahead!

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Dec 2025


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David J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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Would recommend staying at The Point!

David J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location is great! It is in a hotspot for restaurants, bars and shops. Many would think being in such an area would make it loud. It is the opposite, the building is very quiet, making it a much more enjoyable stay.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any issues in my flat have always been resolved quickly and to a good standard.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing comes to mind, having a tour of the building before committing my stay here ensured myself I was going to be living in a good environment.

Manager response

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at The Point with us David. We’re delighted to hear that the facilities have been helpful for both your studies and your downtime, and that the environment has supported a quiet and productive lifestyle. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation to Vishal and the rest of the staff who will be so please to know that The Point lived up to your expectations. Thanks again for your recommendation, it’s truly appreciated!

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Nov 2025


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Roshaan (Tenant)

Unverified

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

4
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4

i love living here feels like home

Roshaan (Tenant)

Unverified

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

the staff are all very friendly, especially Tallulah. She’s very sweet and helpful. I also quite enjoy the activities that the accommodation plan the staff are also quite quick with helping with any issues the might occur at any time of dag as you’ll always have someone willing to give you a hand at reception 24/7

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

yeah i had an issue with my carpet and they seemed to get that fixed within a few days

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

just wish that i knew of the place sooner honestly its really nice here

Manager response

Thank you for such a lovely review Roshann! We’re so pleased to hear that living at The Point feels like home for you - that’s exactly what we hope to create for every resident. It’s great to know that you’re enjoying the modern design and the variety of amenity spaces like the garden room. We’re also delighted to hear your kind words about Tallulah and the rest of our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts about the lifts as it’s always helpful to understand what matters most to our residents and we're glad to hear any maintenance issues have been resolved promptly and that you’ve felt supported by the 24/7 team at reception. Thank you again for your warm recommendation!

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Rita Valiukaite, General Manager

Nov 2025


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Ana (Tenant)

Unverified

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

5
5
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Great location and facilities. As well as the staff they are so helpful and friendly especially Talula and Jamie. The place is so safe

Ana (Tenant)

Unverified

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The transportation is close for both universities and the location is great with an amazing view and most of the staff is friendly and welcoming.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They respond immediately within few days and solve the problem.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The variety in facilities is phenomenal and the view on the garden is spectacular.

Manager response

Dear Ana, thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting both the strengths and your valuable suggestions as we look at ways to improve residents' comfort. We’re so pleased to hear that the location, facilities, and overall sense of safety have contributed to a positive living experience for you. It’s especially lovely to hear your kind words about Talula and Jamie and we’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation. We’re also glad to know that the Dandara Living app has been a helpful addition for you. Thank you again for your recommendation!

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Nov 2025


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